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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 8 years earlier than the SH-3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-565UZ scores against the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SH-3

 SP-565UZ SH-3 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SH-3 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 86 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SH-3

 SP-565UZ SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ against the SH-3.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SH-3 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and SH-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $579